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Weekly Busa Report
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Let’s Get Real
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Death Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
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In the Game of Love
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Obesity: Self-Abuse
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Fab to Flab
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Review
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Campus Stylings
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One Minute With...
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Editor's Report Issue 36. Holy balls it’s been a long year. Welcome to the second-to-last ever Nasrie Scope. Just a reminder, and a way to unnecessarily place pressure on myself to deliver, next week’s Scope will be rather special. Being an avid believer in the phrase, “Go H.A.M or go home,” I intend to go out with a bang next week. In the meantime, this edition isn’t too bad either. We’ve got a double whammy from new contributor Stian Larsen, whose humorous take on campus life will prove to be an enjoyable read. Elise Sargent, James Mackehnie and Liam Byrne are also first time contributors. Way to wait until issue 36 to finally show up. Where were you when I actually needed articles? But really, their articles are great.
Andra.Nasrie..............Chief of Staff
Jorja.Wallace.........................Editor Milly.Arsic................. Sub Editor
Mona.Mizikovsky ................. Sub Editor Shannan.Smith ................. Sub Editor
Andra.Nasrie....................Designer
Bella.Baldwin ...........Photographer
Since double whammy is the phrase of the week, we’ve also got one from BUSA’s own Hardy Awadjie. Hardy tackles a popular CILS topic in, “Death beyond a reasonable doubt.” He also let a little insight into the life of a strip club bouncer in “One Minute With.” You may have noticed there are no photo pages this week. This is because we went overboard with eight photo pages last week. That, and as soon as Bondstock was over, there really wasn’t anything worth photographing. I would like to extend my congratulations to all Bondies who participated in the 2011 AUG. Once again, us snatching the Doug Ellis trophy despite the size of our university shows we can fight it out with the best in Australia. Until next week,
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Andra Nasrie
Weekly BUSA Report
Australian University Games Report Laura van Stekelenburg
Last week, students from Bond stopped lecture streaming what they’d missed during Bondstock, put down their pens and laptops (just so they could fall even further behind) to represent Bond in the Australian University Games. For those who don’t know much about AUG, it involves 5 days of non-stop competition between 6,700 students in 29 sports and from 39 universities across Australia – as well as an even more intensive nightlife! The level of competition is by no means easy and Bond being one of the smallest universities in the competition managed to outclass the rest, being awarded the Doug Ellis Trophy (per capita champion university)! Baking up from the University’s exceptional win at NUG, Hockey (4th), Women’s Squash (3rd) and mixed Touch (3rd) continued their fine form. Unfortunately, netball was struck with a wide range of injuries and illnesses during the week and despite a few trips the emergency room, they somehow managed not to miss a game and still perform! Volleyball (men’s, women’s and mixed) all performed exceptionally and it can probably be said their performances can only be rivalled by that of the Men’s Basketball team who came away with silver in one of the most competitive sports at the Games. As usual, our golf team excelled placing 2nd in the men’s team and Julian-Peter Killewald placing 4th in the individual event. Swimming has always been one of Bond’s strongest individual sports and once again the team showed they could compete and succeed against current Olympians and World Champions! Jade Neilsen came away having placed 1st the 200 Freestyle, 4th in the 100 free, 7th in the 50 free and also being a member of the 3rd placed women’s 4x100 freestyle relay. Congratulations also to Jayde de Bondt for winning Bond’s first ever gold medal in athletics!
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All in all, the performances throughout the week were extraordinary and this is largely due to the amazing team spirit that was displayed. Well done to all athletes and good luck for your future sporting endeavours. Statistics: Gold Jayde de Bondt, Women’s Pole Vault Jade Neilsen, Women’s 200m Freestyle Men’s 4x50m Freestyle Mixed Four’s Beach Volleyball Silver Golf, Men’s Team Gene Kubala, 50m Freestyle Men’s Basketball Men’s Pairs Beach Volleyball Women’s Pairs Beach Volleyball Bronze Daniel Korhonen, Men’s Hammer Bruce McGregor, 50m Freestyle 4x100 freestyle women’s relay Women’s Squash Mixed Touch Football Men’s Waterpolo Fourth 4x100m Women’s Medley Jade Neilsen, 100m Freestyle Men’s Badminton Women’s Hockey Mixed Handball Golf, Men’s Individual, Julian-Peter Killewald
‘Let’s Get Real’:
The Reality on Reality Television Elise Sargent
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s it just me, or are reality shows and competitions becoming the television norm? As an avid fan of all things television, I haven’t been able to help but notice that nearly every new television show is labelled as reality; but reflects nothing what I know to be real. A trend seems to be growing as to what types of shows are being commissioned by channels. The provision of entertainment is now something that is purely focused on beating what the other channel is doing. That’s simple enough, and makes sense, but when the shows are moulding into each other, it’s hard to remember what you’re watching. I don’t know about you, but the new fixation with design is something I don’t frequently come across in my life. Nevertheless, they’re here and growing. So to narrow the field as to what you’re going to get on your TV screen each night, here are some popular categories popping up:
Design Design-related reality television has recently become popular and seemingly lends itself to many formats. There are design competitions in which we can rejoice in people getting eliminated, or just competitions in which people make no profit on houses they’ve renovated for months at a time. For this fixation of all things renovation, I blame “The Block”. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m a big fan of watching couples work themselves ragged for months on end, but thanks to others around the country enjoying this as well, there have been other takes on design reality shows. Thanks Channel 9. So, what are these other shows about? Well, in the blue corner we have “The Renovators” battling it out with “Top Design” in the red corner (both corners adequately dressed and styled, of course). Put simply, “The Renovators” is essentially a design version of “Masterchef”. The format might have something to do with Channel Ten sticking with a formula that is known and proved popular. Good idea in theory, but one can’t help but think there’s a big difference between food and renovating dilapidated houses. And then there’s “Top Design”, Channel 9’s latest offering that has been on television for what can only be described as an incredibly long period of time. Spearheaded by Jamie Durie, there are contestants fighting it out for who best can put a chair in a room. There might be other things involved. 4
Food Reality television’s golden girl, this category is without a doubt the most profitable and most contended with each channel trying to get a slice of the Masterchef-dominated pie. “My Restaurant Rules” is Channel 7’s offering, in which viewers can enjoy watching other people judge a couple’s culinary skills. Not to mention there’s something about a stress-inducing countdown that provides audiences with endless delight. “Masterchef” is really the show that started all of this. However, not content with being a ratings winner, Channel Ten has introduced a children’s version in “Junior Masterchef”. My response to this is simple: what are the real chances that a five year-old knows what a quail is, let alone knows how to cook it? But it’s not all bad, the shows are particularly helpful to their audiences through providing needless recounting after every ad-break for all those who suddenly suffered short-term memory loss and can’t remember who burnt what body part on what kitchen appliance.
Fact: Chefs do not understand mathematical improbabilities.
Talent Shows
It might be my jealousy from children cooking incredible food extending to people with incredible talents, but I fail to understand the attraction of these countless talent and singing competitions. Luckily, it’s only Channel 7 which seems to be flaunting these at the moment (remember Nine’s “The Singing Bee”? There was an axing that was needed) with “X Factor” and “Australia’s Got Talent”. There’s something about taking an overseas idea and transforming it to appeal to local markets that Channel 7 loves, and this is particularly evident in these shows at the moment. Because, after all, who doesn’t love watching someone get their dreams crushed on national television? Who doesn’t enjoy watching someone completely fail at singing “When You Say Nothing at All”, and needing help from the singer who made it famous?
The Feel Good
This has to be my favourite of the reality competitions/television shows. These are the ones with a feel good message, and great ideas, for the young audiences to enjoy. Ideas that used to be the subject of children’s books. Case in point: “Beauty and the Geek”. Courtesy of Channel 7 continuing their trend of adapting overseas shows for the Australian market (thanks David Leckie), we see stereotypical ‘beauties’ paired with stereotypical ‘geeks’ to compete in challenges where both are destined to struggle. Qualifications for entry into each are seemingly based on looks – interesting as the whole idea behind the show is not to judge a book by its cover. Nevertheless, the show must go on, and that it does. With beautiful lines such as, “I don’t know what IQ means, but I’d guess mine to be 10” and, “The initial reaction was: Agh, girl”; there is an incredible amount of joy audiences can take from watching socially awkward males interact with big-chested females who ‘nawwww’ at everything said males geek do. That said I’m not too sure I appreciate the idea that studying constitutional law automatically qualifies you as a geek. If only there were a reality show involving contestants cooking while simultaneously decorating rooms and finding romance with geeks... Take note Channel Ten – might be an idea worth investing in. 5
Beauty and a chick in pink.
DEATH beyond a reasonable doubt Hardy Awadjie
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n September 21, Troy Anthony Davis of Georgia was put to death by lethal injection for the killing of a security guard in 1989. The sentence was handed down in 1991. Davis was sentenced to be executed at 7:00pm but was delayed due to the US Supreme Court deciding if the case should be re-examined only to deny the request. Davis’ execution was carried out at 10:53pm and he was pronounced dead at 11:08pm. For some strange reason, the United States of America is one of the few first world countries still acknowledging the death penalty as a punishment for crime. While not all states use the death penalty, states such as Texas gladly make use of it (killing 276 people since 2000 or 25 a year or 2 people a month). While many Americans are in favour of the death penalty because they believe ‘eye for an eye’, there are many factors that call into question the use of it.
“Over recent years, studies have shown in the US that the cost to put someone to death is MORE than the cost to house them in prison the rest of their life.” 6
Innocence: Organisations such as the Innocence Project founded in 1992, have helped to exonerate the innocent that have been on death row. As of today, the Innocence Project has exonerated 266 people on death row for wrongful convictions. That is ONE TOO MANY as we are unsure how many more innocent lives we have ended thinking we had the correct offender. Furthermore, the Innocence Project states those misidentified by witnesses was the cause of 70% of wrongful convictions. Cost: Over recent years, studies have shown in the US that the cost to put someone to death is MORE than the cost to house them in prison the rest of their life. Because of this, politicians are looking to abolish the death penalty in the US not out of moral obligation but because it’s costing them too much. In 2007, New Jersey abolished the death penalty stating it was costing the state $4.2 million for the death penalty process of each inmate. This includes appeals, legal fees as well as the end means of execution (lethal injection, etc). The cost to house someone in prison varies from state to state, but average costs show a little more than $1 million for each inmate receiving life in prison without parole. Means to an end: For all the religious people out there, what happened to your moral rules set in stone (I think you call them commandments) stating, ‘Thou shalt not kill’? Moreover, many feel that by allowing a murderer to rot in prison for the rest of their life is a far greater punishment than putting them to death. Allowing them to live out their crime behind six-foot thick concrete is far better means to an end than killing them one off. This isn’t to say that the death penalty in California is any quicker as the process from trial to death is 20 years. Proof: As a nation, we Americans abide by law of right by speedy trial (because 20 years is fast enough….) and proof that the offender is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. What is particularly fascinating about Davis’ case is there was not ‘proof beyond a reasonable doubt’ to link him to the killing of the security guard in 1989. A murder weapon was not recovered and many of the witnesses that had testified against him in court, later recanted their testimonies. Furthermore, the US court system is able to execute another human being based off the sole testimony of a group of people without any physical evidence recovered. Simply amazing. Welcome to the United States of America.
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CALLING FOR Handover to your new BUSA for 2011/2012 is less than two weeks away, and we want YOU for the new Scope sub-committee! Getting involved with Scope is an exciting and rewarding experience; and there’s nothing better than seeing your hard work appreciated by other Bondies. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5PM MONDAY THE 10TH OF OCTOBER (WEEK 5).
How To Apply: Send an email to jorja-lee.wallace@student. bond.edu.au by no later than 5PM MONDAY WEEK 5, with the following information: • A brief cover letter outlining the position(s) you are applying for, the reasons why you want to be involved and any work experience (paid or unpaid) you have undertaken. • A brief resume (3 pages maximum). • A timetable that clearly shows your commitments and available time slots.
What Happens From There? You will be contacted by phone or email no later than 9am Tuesday the 11th of October (Week 5), with a brief interview time slot you are required to attend. Interviews will be conducted from 12pm Tuesday the 11th of October (Week 5) onwards. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by 5pm Friday the 14th of October. Dress Attire: Smart casual What To Bring: A pen, paper and a smile
APPLICATIONS POSITIONS AVAILABLE Section Editor Bondies applying for this role must be professional, reliable and organised. As Section Editor you will be responsible for sourcing and editing articles, as well as co-ordinating and monitoring the efforts of the subeditor(s) working in your team. Experience is essential, minimum two semesters completed at Bond. Divisions: 1. Features Editor 2. Music, Arts and Reviews Editor 3. Sports Editor
Graphic Designer Bondies in this position must be creative, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign) and efficient. Graphic Designers are responsible for working directly with the Publications Director in determining the weekly layout and design of Scope.
Sub-Editor This role requires attention to detail, resourcefulness and organisation. As a sub-editor you will assist your Section Editor with sourcing and editing articles, as well as occasionally writing for Scope if sources fall through or content is lacking
Photographer Those interested in this role must own or have access to a DSLR, and be available to attend weekly rostered events for at least two hours (or more if required by the event organiser).
In the game of love Stian Larsen
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he sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the Americans are back. Our favourite season is here; hand-in-hand with some sweet summer lovin’. Most of us have at some point in our lives been attracted to someone. A few of us have most likely been lucky - or unlucky - enough to fall in love. Love is a wonderful feeling – the excitement, the butterflies, the insecurities. Falling in love can be the best thing to ever happen to you, or it can be a curse. This article, my fellow Bondies, is for the lovebirds out there; with some tips on how to survive in the game of love.
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“We all know the same old rules that have been around for ages: who makes the first move, who sends the first text, am I too available? Guess what? If you want to waste your time dating someone according to ancient rules, go ahead.” According to our parents, we are still way too young to experience what they call “love”, despite the fact that they most likely met at uni. But hey, what would an adult be without double standards? Whatever we call it, our feelings and attractions are still real and, as with everything else in our society, rules apply. We all know the same old rules that have been around for ages: who makes the first move, who sends the first text, am I too available? Guess what? If you want to waste your time dating someone according to ancient rules, go ahead. For the rest of you who like to do things differently, this article is for you. Playing by the rules has never been the thing for me; I might even go as far as referring to myself as a bit of a rebel. A rebel of love . . . (Yeah, I threw up in my mouth as well). When it comes to dating and love there are no rules – just guidelines. It is quite simple actually: don’t be a creep, don’t be a stalker, and don’t be yourself until you know they like you back. Simple as that. Here are some tips for getting that special someone: 1. Man up! If you like someone, tell them. Life is too short for regrets. We are all afraid of rejection and no one wants to take the first step. Unfortunately, waiting for the other person to take the first step almost always ends up in tragedy.
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2. Dating is horrible. It’s awkward and uncomfortable; you’re sitting there trying to look your best, being obnoxiously interesting and funny, while playing around with your food in the fear of being seen while you eat. However, this will change. It takes approximately three dates to figure out if you are interested in the other person, after this you can show up in your track pants, crack bad jokes and eat whatever you want. If they don’t like the real you, don’t bother wasting your time. 3. If you like someone, you can never text them too much. I am not telling you to be a stalker sending 200 messages per day; but people love attention, and they love to know that someone is thinking about them. They might not reply because they want you to think they are busy and, therefore, more interesting and less available; nevertheless, they see the message and know that you’re thinking of them. 4. Honesty is the key. By being honest, you’re avoiding digging your own grave. By being honest, the other person sees that you trust them and that you are a good person. Don’t make up excuses if you don’t want to hang out, or if you’re seeing four people at once, let them know. Just a little note regarding dating history and ex’s: this is not first date material, it’s not fun to talk about and, for some, it’s taboo. 5. Be an adult. Don’t play childish games with people’s emotions. 6. This is the most important piece of advice I have, and it’s important, so read carefully: having a boyfriend or girlfriend might not make you any happier. Being in a relationship requires a lot of work, compensation and adjustment. If you depend on another person to make you happy – get a puppy. I hope this article has helped you love birds out there. Putting yourself out there requires a lot of guts, but, in the end you will grow as a person and maybe find that special someone. xoxo P.S. Always stay safe. The medical office located next to student services gives away free condoms and lubricant.
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PGSA) All applications close 5pm Friday 7 October 2011 (Week 4)
PRESIDENT
· Willing to manage the PGSA to ensure that needs and interests of postgraduate student are met; · Willing to chair PGSA meetings and be the representative of the committee; and · Willing to attend regular BUSA meetings and undertake relevant BUSA commitments.
FINANCE DIRECTOR
· Willing to prepare the PGSA’s semesterly funding applications; and · Able to manage the PGSA’s finances, and record invoices for events and other expenditure.
EVENTS COORDINATOR
· Willing to plan and execute the PGSA’s semesterly social and academic events; and · Willing to work internally with Bond University staff as well as externally with businesses and other key contacts. To be an eligible candidate you must be: · A post-graduate student; · Willing to work in a voluntary capacity (10 hours per week) · Able to commit to all necessary PGSA and BUSA duties; Applicants should send their resume and a cover letter outlining why they are the most suitable person for the position, to PGSA President Hardy Awadjie, by 5pm Friday 7 October, at hardy.awadjie@ student.bond.edu.au. Applicants will be contacted for interviews shortly after. For any further information on any of the outlined positions, please contact PGSA President Hardy Awadjie at Hardy.Awadjie@student.bond.edu.au
Obesity: The most popular form of self-abuse
James Mackehnie
WARNING: The following article may be offensive or, alternatively, thought provoking.
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nce upon a time, doctors were restricted to using the terms ‘mildly obese’ and ‘morbidly obese’ to describe patients who were noticeably overweight...
But would you believe the epidemic has become so big (pun intended), that earlier this month health care professionals were forced to coin a new term just to cater (again, intended) for the ever-fattening population? Yep, early last month the term ‘super obese’ became official. So far, the terminology surrounding the issue has been politically correct. Saying someone is mildly obese is being modest because, let’s face it, at this stage they’re not looking too bad. Then there’s morbidly obese, which in itself is appropriately ominous and should act as a warning. And now there’s super obese. Maybe it’s just me, but thanks to semiotics this new descriptor seems to be almost glorifying the problem at hand. As a boy I associated the word super with Superman; a hero who represents strength, courage and determination. When I was young there was not even the possibility of being described as super obese. Herein lies the irony. We now live in an age in which we know almost everything about the devastating effects of being unhealthy, yet the number of overweight people seems to be skyrocketing. And, of course, there is always that one person who just has to take it one step, or burger, too far. Meet Donna Simpson, a woman residing in the United States of America who is actually trying to make herself as fat as humanly possible. Although she is already the largest woman in the world, Donna wants to extend her record just in case some other idiot attempts to break it. According to ninemsn.com.au, she spends $815 a week on food and makes money by running an online website where men pay to watch her eat fast food. At least now the need for the term super obese makes so much more sense...
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On the other hand, some countries are doing much more than simply creating a new classification for those who are super obese. Last Saturday, Denmark became the first country in the world to impose a tax on fatty foods such as butter, milk and meats. This ‘fat tax’ means for every kilo of saturated fat in a product, its cost will be raised by $2.67. Although tentative, if this initiative is successful we will undoubtedly see many other countries follow in Denmark’s footsteps. Sure, everyone has the potential to live a happy life regardless of what size they are. However, is being extremely obese really worth reducing your life expectancy? Is it worth increasing the likelihood of suffering from a stroke? It is worth having to miss out on valuable life experiences and being continually self-conscious? I apologise if I sound somewhat shallow, or even condescending, but deep down we all know that nobody deserves to bring these things upon themself! Essentially, it is a form of self-abuse; and a popular one at that. We shun the idea of self-harm or suicide, but people seem to turn a blind eye when it comes to the dangers of obesity. So today, I beg you to simply take some time to think about how it might be affecting your family, your friends and more importantly, yourself.
Fab to Flab An inconvenient truth about the freshman 15
Stian Larsen
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e have all been there at some point - going through our old clothes, rediscovering our favourite item, trying it on. Well, I did that the other day. I came across a pair of jeans from semester one - long story short, after crying for four hours, I donated them to the Salvation Army. Four semesters ago I would not have had any problems fitting into those jeans. But I guess three exam periods a year, sleepless nights, a menu selection of four edible items, and a whole lot of alcohol has made those days seem like a vague memory of a distant past. As a former gymnast, I never had to worry about what I ate. I probably ate more unhealthily back then than I do now. I gave up my gymnastics career when I came to Bond - four hours of gymnastics per day was not on my agenda anymore. Guess what? Four months out of the gym made me go from fab to flab. Freshman 15 (pounds) is something that is hard to escape. Most of us go into University with the ambition to make heaps of friends, stay on top of our studies, and run 10 kilometres each day. Sadly, the price we pay for a social life includes partying - which means alcohol, and a lot of it. Second, all this partying means less time to study. The answer to this, my fellow Bondies, are late nights in the batties or MLC; which too often results in Red Bulls, snacks and, the worst of the worst, the pure essence of evil: Maccas. After both partying and studying, there is not much time left for exercise. Those 10 kilometres are substituted by walking 100 meters to class, which, by the way, sometimes seems like 10 kilometres. If you feel that this described your life perfectly, fear not; you’re not alone. My friends and I always complain about this kind of stuff: “I can’t see my knees”; “Greenpeace just sent me an email”; “I have to pay for two seats on the
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plane” and the list goes on and on... Of course, there are those who don’t eat, run 10 kilometres a day or for some unfair reason are naturally slim. To those people I have some information: firstly, I hate you. Secondly, we’re all headed in the same direction; after turning 25 you gain two pounds a year and, before you know it, tourists are taking photos of you. So, what do we do when that person in the mirror looks like something out of an iPhone app? There are a few options: get your lazy ass to the gym, beg your parents for liposuction, or just be happy with the way you look. Whichever way, with some dedication and time management, the Freshman 15 can be defeated. I did some research, and apparently it takes 3,500 calories to burn 1 pound of fat. Multiply by 15, and we end up at 52,500 calories. There are several ways to burn of 52,500 calories. An average person burns 2,000 calories a day from doing nothing; starve yourself for 26 days you should be back to original size in no time. Yet, 26 days without food might seem a little too much for some people. Thankfully, there are other ways. One hour on the treadmill can burn around 600 calories, after 87.5 hours you should be fine! If you’re not into running or starvation, 10 minutes of normal pace walking burns 30 calories, that’s only 291 hours of walking! Personally, I’m begging my parents for liposuction, dragging my ass to the gym and desperately trying to eat healthy. It’s not an easy task but, as someone once said (most likely one of those naturally slim people . . .), if life was easy, it wouldn’t be fun. Hang in there Bondies, it’s never too late to change! xoxo
Scope Review
Redcoats Redcoats started their band life back in 2007, forming their sound in a lounge in Melbourne where they are based. Made up by four members with most going to school together, they worked hard playing small gigs to get noticed. In 2010 they decided to focus purely on forming their own sound, producing their first EP in early 2011 with the self titled EP: Redcoats. Since then they have been added to the Triple J playlist. Best described as Melodic Rock, their EP sounds like the music they want to be playing, and the band’s hard work and story back this up. The fan base for the Redcoats has been growing dramatically from the underground Melbourne scene, which is said to be the cultural heart of Australia. For such a new band the Redcoats don’t feel underdone or unsure of what sound they are going for. The album makes you want to drive a fast car into the middle of the sun, while grinding a guitar; as any good rock band should. Their sound is similar to other artists such as Tame Impala and Wolf Mother. Coming from the days of ACDC rock, the sound of Redcoats is how rock for the new generation is forming and I like it. If you are into rock with an electronic flow, and like the Australian flavor, I would definitely recommend you get their EP. Thank-you Redcoats for reigniting my passion for rock.
8.2/10 Redcoats are currently touring all over Australia. See the site for more details: www.redcoatsmusic.com --Liam Byrne
Redcoats are: Emilio Mercuri - Vocals Andrew Braidner - Drums Neil Wilkinson - Guitar Rhys Kelly - Bass
HOT OR NOT
HOT FIFA 12 Grad Party Trainwrecks Octsober
Iphone5 announcement Peri-peri chicken, periperi chicken, peri-peri chicken chicken sub Palaver in Paradise Amanda Knox acquittal Librarians Bathurst weekend Nobbys Beach 18th birthday strippers Daddy long legs Kununurra and Kalumburu JBF hair NOT Friends graduating and leaving forever Tutors who make learning harder Participation marks Bobby pins Sick friends wanting to hang out John Mayer Crying in the shower because your pancakes did not turn out the way you wanted Nothing if you live in Nobbys Beach No more than 10 people in the Blocks’ corridors
One minute with... Hardy Awadjie NFL or Rugby Union/League, and why? NFL as in National Football League right? The best sport on this planet with players reaching as much as 400lbs (that’s 181kg for you Australians). The greatest such as Aikman, Bradshaw, Lombardi and Madden. How much does this Lockyer guy weigh? Pretty sure an NFL hit would knock him out for the season. JUST SAYIN’. So you work for Hollywood Showgirls? Yes it’s true. I work for Australia’s number one Gentlemen’s club (women are welcome!). We have the friendliest staff and most penthouse pets of any Gent’s club. Come in for double trouble, our midnight fashion parade and 3am mega strip! You’re on duty and a patron is acting inappropriately towards one of the dancers. How do you react? I approach the patron at a 45 degree angle and assess the situation. If I deem the patron too intoxicated, I ask him kindly to leave. If they refuse, I ask them again and state I will put my hands on them. If they refuse again, I call a ‘code green’ on the radio and either wrist lock or arm lock them OUT the door. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen at work? I’ve seen my share of patrons climbing on the stage and attempting to dance on the pole (this results in immediate eviction). Weirdest thing would have to be all the guys that come in asking me where the nearest brothel is. Or the guy in the corner fingering his girlfriend. If I can’t hook up, you can’t either.
Does excessive boob exposure make one completely immune to the thrill of seeing boobs? I’ve seen breasts in all shapes and sizes, 20 hours a week, for the last six months. Therefore women dressing scantily clad don’t faze me, nor do women dancing on that ‘mini pole’ at Shooters. Seeing? Yes. Why do men have to pay $20 to get into Showgirls whereas women can get in for free? $20 is normally for busier nights ($10 cover applies at times). Many men frequent our establishment with female friends, girlfriends or even wives and it wouldn’t be right to charge them for something they don’t need to see as they already have the goods. Plus studies have shown that men who bring female companions to our place have a 75% increased chance of hooking up. (Disclaimer: these studies may or may not have been scientific). Notice: The views expressed in this interview may not necessarily be those of Hollywood Showgirls or its affiliates or staff.